As architects and designers we are in a privileged position to be designing spaces and buildings that we will often never occupy. It then becomes so important that we ask the people we are designing for “What do you need? What do you want?”. Join Australian Architect Abigail Lee, as she interviews individuals not in the Architectural profession and interogates their unique needs and wants from the city. Dear Designer aims to highlight the importance of collaboration in the design professions, and gives a platform to those who rarely have the opportunity to be heard.
Dear Designer,
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As architects and designers we are in a privileged position to be designing spaces and buildings that we will often never occupy. It then becomes so important that we ask the people we are designing for “What do you need? What do you want?”. Join Australian Architect Abigail Lee, as she interviews individuals not in the Architectural profession and interogates their unique needs and wants from the city. Dear Designer aims to highlight the importance of collaboration in the design professions, and gives a platform to those who rarely have the opportunity to be heard.
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May 6, 2026
High-Density Neighbourhoods & Designing for Children - Research Wrap
<p><strong>Hi, friends!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Abby is an Architect from Australia, currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is passionate about the intersection of humans and the built environment- with particular interest in evidence based design.</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to 'Research Wraps'. They're short and snappy episodes which feature an article, report or the like, and use it as a springboard for a broader conversation about the built environment.</p><p>Think of this like your productive brain break for the day- take a minute out of the grind and learn something new. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>This episode features the report 'Designing Child-Friendly High Density Neighbourhoods' by the Natalia Krysiak. </strong></p><p><strong>Topics covered include children specific requirements in town planning, the importance of safety, case studies of interventions and a discussion about belonging and community. </strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Read the full publication <a href="https://www.citiesforplay.com/child-friendly-neighbourhoods" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Read more about Cities for Play <a href="https://www.citiesforplay.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Find Abby here: <a href="abigaillee.me" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">abigaillee.me</a></p><p>And here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-lee-17430b1a5/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>
May 6, 2026
Loneliness & Designing for Connection - Research Wrap
<p><strong>Hi, friends! Welcome back!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Abby is an Architect from Australia, currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is passionate about the intersection of humans and the built environment- with particular interest in evidence based design.</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to 'Research Wraps'. They're short and snappy episodes which feature an article, report or the like, and use it as a springboard for a broader conversation about the built environment.</p><p>Think of this like your productive brain break for the day- take a minute out of the grind and learn something new. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>This episode features the report 'Using Design to Connect Us' by the Loneliness Lab. Published in 2020.</strong></p><p><strong>Topics covered include loneliness statistics, how the built environment can connect people, and some case studies of design that connects.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Read the full report <a href="https://www.lonelinesslab.org/knowledge-hub/using-design-to-connect-us" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Read more about The Loneliness Lab <a href="https://www.lonelinesslab.org/about-us" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Find Abby here: <a href="abigaillee.me" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">abigaillee.me</a></p><p>And here: <a href="www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-lee-17430b1a5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>
November 26, 2023
Kelton, on Life as a Commuter Cyclist
<p><strong>Welcome to the first episode of Dear Designer! </strong></p> <p>This episode starts off with a little introduction to the podcast, its origin story and the season ahead. The guest on this episode is Kelton.</p> <p>Abby and Kelton talk about his journey to becoming a commuter cyclist, the woes of single file bike lanes, the luxury of a dedicated cycle path, Amsterdam bike storage and more. </p> <p>At the end, Kelton will read out his short letter to Designers, outlining what he would love to see in our built environment to support his cycling.</p> <p>Thank you for supporting this podcast and giving a platform to those who are rarely heard! </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want to be a guest on this podcast*? </strong></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://abigaillee.me/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">abigaillee.me/deardesigner</a> and fill out the contact form <em>or</em> send an email to hellodeardesigner@gmail.com</p> <p>I'd love to hear from you!</p> <p><br></p> <p>*The only criteria is that you don't have an architectural degree!</p>
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